Recycling news: 2025

Council news Tenders and Contracts - South Ayrshire Council South Ayrshire Council · 16 May 2025 Global Greenpeace activists send message after court hearing: We took direct action for a strong plastics treaty “I came to South Korea and participated in a peaceful protest to amplify the voices of millions calling for production cuts. Right now, petrochemical lobbyists are working hard to weaken this treaty. We took action to resist that.” Greenpeace International · 16 May 2025 Policy & government Competition enforcement – a view from the CMA Speech by Juliette Enser, Executive Director for Competition Enforcement, delivered at CompLaw: Advanced EU, London. GOV.UK · 15 May 2025 Council news Orkney Islands Council Strategic Housing Investment Plan November 2024 - Orkney Islands Council Orkney Islands Council · 15 May 2025 Industry news Notpla Magazine - Notpla Notpla news · 15 May 2025 Council news Northern Hull Rainbow Community Gardens - Hull City Council Kingston upon Hull Council · 15 May 2025 Industry news Faerch unveils lid for hot drinks made from recycled PET INCPEN (Industry Council for Packaging and the Environment) · 15 May 2025 Global Greenpeace organisations challenge perverse damages in Energy Transfer lawsuit In the first hearing since the trial concluded in Energy Transfer’s bullying lawsuit against Greenpeace International and Greenpeace in the US, the defendants argued to reduce the more than USD$660 million damages awarded to Energy Transfer. Greenpeace International · 15 May 2025 Council news Online Response Service - Thanet District Council Southwark Council · 15 May 2025 Industry news Catherine David steps up as WRAP CEO WRAP has appointed Catherine David as its new CEO, and she is due to officially step up to the role on 1 June 2025. Currently director for behaviour change and business programmes for the NGO, David said: “At WRAP, we are on a mission to embed circular living in every board room and every home, … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 May 2025 Global HHNK-proef ‘vangt’ plastic uit water Hoogheemraadschap Hollands Noorderkwartier opent op vrijdag 16 mei bij gemaal De Helsdeur de zogenaamde CirCleaner. Dit plastic afvangsysteem voorkomt dat plastic via het watersysteem in zee terechtkomt. Ieder jaar komt er 12,5 miljoen ton plastic in de oceaan terecht. Dit brengt schade toe aan het watersysteem en zorgt voor vervuiling van het oppervlaktewater. Een groot […] Het bericht HHNK-pr… RecyclePro · 15 May 2025 Policy & government Joint statement on UK-Germany Trinity House Agreement progress - 15 May 2025 A joint statement between the UK and Germany, providing progress on the Trinity House Agreement, following a meeting of Defence Secretary John Healey and Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius in Berlin GOV.UK · 15 May 2025 Industry news China Briefing 15 May 2025: CO2 emissions fall; Drought affects food production; Climate diplomacy at CELAC Welcome to Carbon Brief’s China Briefing. China Briefing handpicks and explains the most important climate... Carbon Brief · 15 May 2025 Policy & government Ms L Edgar v Scottish Water: 4103706/2022 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 15 May 2025 Industry news Emmaus UK welcomes Supported Housing Act but highlights concerns about impact on providers Responding to the government’s consultation on the Act, which closed this week, Charlotte Talbott, Chief Executive at Emmaus UK, and Sam Dalton, Policy, Campaigns and External Affairs Manager, share how... Emmaus UK · 15 May 2025 Global A brief look at the state of plastics in Canada Shraddha Kumar talks with Karen Wirsig, the Senior Program Manager for Plastics at Environmental Defence Canada. Reloop Platform · 15 May 2025 Policy & government Supporting customers through their application journey Steven Darling, Customer Experience Director, explains SLC's approach to supporting customers. GOV.UK · 15 May 2025 Council news Issue details - Audit and Governance Committee Work Programme - East Herts Council East Hertfordshire Council · 15 May 2025 Industry news Altilium Announces Breakthrough Results For Large-Scale Cell Manufacturing Using Recycled Battery Materials Altilium, a UK-based clean technology group focused on supporting the transition to net zero, recently announced initial test results for the first industrial scale assembly of EV battery cells manufactured with its recycled materials at the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC). ATF Professional · 15 May 2025 Policy & government Ashok Kumar Fellowship 2025/26 Application closed 29 June 2025. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 15 May 2025 Industry news Lifting the Lid on Packaging Recyclability Discover how OPRL’s upgraded Recyclability Assessment Tool (RAT) helps businesses improve packaging recyclability, reduce compliance costs, and align with RAM 1.1 under pEPR regulations. OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 15 May 2025 Industry news WRAP appoints Catherine David as CEO Global environmental action NGO WRAP has appointed Catherine David as its new CEO after Harriet Lamb resigned in March. Circular Online (CIWM) · 15 May 2025 Industry news From Scrapyards to ELV Centers: The Global Shift in Auto Recycling The global auto recycling industry is undergoing a profound transformation driven by regulatory changes, environmental concerns, and economic shifts. In France, the transition from traditional scrapyards to regulated end-of-life vehicle (ELV) centers is a prime example of how the industry is evolving to align with the principles of the circular economy. A recent study by Sébastien Jacquot, Assi… Auto Recycling World · 15 May 2025 Industry news From Policy to Practice: Why Battery Recycling Is Key to Europe’s EV Transition The post From Policy to Practice: Why Battery Recycling Is Key to Europe’s EV Transition appeared first on Recyclus Group | The UK’s First Industrial Scale Lithium-Ion Battery Recyclers . Recyclus Group news · 15 May 2025 Industry news OPINION: ‘What the delayed Scottish bio ban should be telling Defra’ Advetec’s Dr Stephen Wise discusses Scotland’s bio ban and what Defra could learn from it OPINION: The delayed introduction of Scotland’s ban on biodegradable waste in landfills is a helpful warning shot across the bow as England prepares for the same by 2028 – but will Defra take heed? Findings from Defra’s 2023 consultation on … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 15 May 2025 Industry news The Recyclability Assessment Tool is back online Hello! This page is only available to members. Click here to login Existing members can be given access to our Members’ Area via their Account Owner or Manager. If you experience problems, or need help with this, please contact our Member Support Team . Not a member yet? Sign up here! OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 15 May 2025 Council news - Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Kensington and Chelsea Council · 15 May 2025 Industry news Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I invests £6m in sustainability makeover for Lucozade Energy The post Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I invests £6m in sustainability makeover for Lucozade Energy appeared first on RECOUP . RECOUP · 15 May 2025 Industry news THE FRIDAY DIGEST: Every little (bit of greenwashing) helps The big news this week is the reopening (ish) of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) and the UK’s (not quite a) trade deal with the US. We have a story on that (plus more analysis in the pipeline on trade deals in the coming weeks). Suffice to say, the UK Government has been managing fears Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 15 May 2025 Industry news Defra reopens sustainable farming incentive – with caveats Defra has reopened the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) 2024 scheme to around 3,000 applicants. The decision, announced this week by farming minister Daniel Zeichner, follows the threat of litigation from a group of NFU-backed farmers over the closure of the SFI without enough notice. Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 15 May 2025 Industry news Podcast: What will it really take to fund a circular economy in the UK? Our Policy lead Susan Evens recently joined the Beyond Waste podcast, chatting to CIWM and WWF on how fiscal and financial policies can pave the way to a circular UK economy. Resource Futures · 15 May 2025 Industry news Marston’s deploys renewables with ‘reduced risk’ power agreement Marston’s is rolling out solar energy across 120 of the group’s community-based pubs thanks to a new approach to financing such projects. The power purchase agreement (PPA) means Marston’s purchases 100% of the renewable energy generated on its roofs rather than owning the solar Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 15 May 2025 Industry news New standard for sustainable small-scale fisheries Small-scale fishers struggle to make sustainability claims on their products, but a new standard launched this month could help. Following months of trials and testing, the social and environmental standard for small-scale fisheries – aka Community Catch – is an “affordable, accessible Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 15 May 2025 Industry news DATAPOINT This week’s standout figures show Scotland’s organic farming sector ploughing ahead, coffee shops falling behind on efforts to reduce methane, positive news regarding EU companies’ attitudes toward climate policy, and a controversial green nudge to help change consumption patterns. Footprint Media (foodservice sustainability) · 15 May 2025 Industry news Factcheck: How the UK is – and is not – studying solar geoengineering The UK government’s “high-risk” research funding agency last week announced that it will invest £57m... Carbon Brief · 15 May 2025 Industry news Business as usual at Levenseat Resource Management You may have heard the recent news that Levenseat Renewable Energy Ltd (LREL) has entered into administration. We want to reassure you that Levenseat Resource Management (LRM) is a separate company and has not entered administration. Whilst we share part of our name with LREL and have previously provided operational support, the business, ownership, and […] Levenseat · 15 May 2025 Policy & government Agent Update: Issue 131 Get guidance from HMRC if you're a tax agent or an adviser GOV.UK · 15 May 2025 Policy & government Asbestos: health effects, incident management and toxicology Information on asbestos, for use in responding to chemical incidents. GOV.UK · 15 May 2025 Global E-Waste World, Battery Recycling, Metal Recycling, ITAD & Circular Electronics Conference & Expos 2025 Enter Final Phase The E-Waste World, Battery Recycling, Metal Recycling, ITAD & Circular Electronics Conference & Expos 2025 will return to Messe Frankfurt on 11–12 June, delivering Europe’s most comprehensive free-to-attend trade show for the fast-evolving recycling and circular electronics ecosystem. With over 300+ exhibitors, the expo spans four core industry sectors and offers unparalleled access to next-gen… Global Recycling · 15 May 2025 Industry news Webinar: Circular economy policies for a just transition How can we bring in circular economy practices while continuing to provide a fair deal for highly rural and highly urbanised areas? Resource Futures · 15 May 2025